Surface Design Show
Join Surface Design Show, the leading event for architects and designers to explore the best in surface material innovation. Co-located with Light School, Stone Gallery and Surface Design Awards.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- More than 150 companies and organisations will be exhibiting at SDS22, all keen to meet and inspire you with their creativity and quality.
- A strong focus on sustainability, the theme ‘Sense of Place’ will highlight the planet's wellbeing as being at the heart of all decision making.
- Presentations from more than 30 speakers across the architecture and design industry.
- A dedicated section and presentations for architectural lighting.
- A hugely enhanced natural stone section with national pavilions from both Great Britain and Italy.
- Some 32 ‘New Talents’; up-and-coming designers bringing innovation and creativity.
- Surface Spotlight Live… an area of innovative and tactile materials for visitors to touch and compare with daily ‘Show and Tell’ presentations.
- The Surface Design Awards display and presentation featuring finalists from the 228 entries from 24 countries.
Additional Information:
Keep up to date with Surface Design Show news on social media @surfacethinking
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